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Installation Guide

The Guide to Cold Weather CPVC Piping Installation

By: Corzan

All piping material inherently becomes more brittle in low temperatures. Because of this, we are often asked, What is the absolute minimum temperature CPVC can be installed at?

The short answer:...

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The Dos and Don'ts of Cutting CPVC Pipe

By: Corzan

One of the benefits of working with chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) pipe is that it can be cut with a variety of different tools that don't require any electricity or heat. However, different...

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Installation Guide, Ducting

What You Need to Know About Supports and Hangers for CPVC Piping and Ducting

By: Corzan

For any industrial piping or ducting system, it is critical that hangers and supports are correctly spaced. Too much space between supports adds unnecessary stress to your system, causing deflection...

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The Dos and Don'ts of CPVC Piping Solvent Cement Welding

By: Corzan

This post was originally published in July of 2017, and has been updated with more information and resources, including a solvent cement joint burst test video.

When installing chlorinated...

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Industrial CPVC Piping Systems: When to use Schedule 80, Schedule 40 OR CPVC-Lined FRP

By: Corzan

When highly corrosive chemicals are used in industrial processing applications, chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) is often specified. Depending on the unique system conditions and applications,...

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Installation Guide

Why Solvent Cement Is Not Glue

By: Corzan

“Glue” and “solvent cement” are two words often used interchangeably in reference to plastic piping installation. On a basic level, both accomplish the immediate goal of joining. However, the...

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Installation Guide

Flanging Corzan® CPVC Piping

By: Corzan
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How To Design an Industrial Piping System for Ideal Flow Rate and Velocity

By: Corzan

In industrial plants, we often discuss what is being conveyed in the pipe as a function of system design. How a material performs with respect to corrosion and temperature resistance when interfacing...

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The Basics of Industrial Piping System Valves

By: Corzan

In an industrial system, and in any piping system, valves are used to restrict, stop or control the flow of fluid. More specifically, some industrial valves are used to:

  • Control the cooling rates of...
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How to Optimize a Piping System to Protect Against Surge Pressure Damage

By: Corzan

Surge pressure is caused when the velocity of fluid through a piping system suddenly changes, typically by a valve opening or closing. This dramatic pressure change creates a shock wave within the...

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